![]() ![]() You can create personalized brassing effect by removing the paint on the surface with sandpaper which is included in the product’s package. Esterbrook didn’t intend to send me two The Journaler nibs (one was meant to be a normal Medium) but on the plus side this has let me test consistency of the custom grind work. The paint will gradually wear off during daily use, revealing the brass underneath which we called “brassing effect”. I have four nibs in this review to test: two The Journalers, one standard Fine, and a vintage Esterbrook Bookkeeper Firm Extra Fine. Without any surface treatment, we hope each product can maintain its individual marks by the constant use of the owner. It feels like a cursive italic that leans to the stubby side, so its easy to write quickly and its quite forgiving. It's the pen that I have, and I absolutely love it. I know that each nib is unique and that I might have gotten a little lucky with this one, but that's alright. There are pens that cost a lot more than this one, and they can't hold a candle to it. It would restore its original luster by wiping with Brass Polish. Esterbrook Pens I have to agree - it adds some flair but it is absolutely friendly enough for every day use. The firm medium nib is a pleasure to write with. Slim clip that adds a clean accent to the cap and fits easily into the shirt. The color of brass would be changed by different users and various environments yet this is also its unique feature. Esterbrook Camden Graphite Fountain Pen Medium Nib Size Aluminium Stainless. The “Classic Fountain Pen Series” is covered with a matte lacquer finish, and the six corners of the pen are finely polished to shining gold brass lines.Ĭut from solid brass, the pen’s hexagonal body follows the brand’s most popular design, pure and simple, with a thicker pen body and just the right balance of weight and solidity. It is in these seals that we see the curves, movement and arching flourishes the scribes were so adept at. ![]() The nib of the whole series is embossed with the first logo of the brand in the early days of its establishment, while the body of the pen adopts the brand’s new logo for the 10th anniversary, symbolizing the link between the past and the future. The “Classic Fountain Pen” is the first fountain pen with YSTUDIO’s own nib. It writes well, with a perfect balance of wetness and feedback. The sample of writing shown in the picture was done with one of these nibs. However, for its size it is not so heavy that I find myself becoming fatigued from writing with it. (To compare, having a pen ground to a needlepoint typically costs around 50, excluding the cost of shipping.) If you’re interested in further exploring Kirk’s work and having him grind or modify a pen for. Its a large pen with good width and heft. After designing a variety of unique writing instruments, YSTUDIO has returned to the essence of design to create a truly “pure” fine fountain pen. Typically, the custom-ground Esterbrook nibs cost an additional 48, with most of the markup going to cover the cost of the nib work. As a representative work of the brand’s 10-year milestone, “Classic Fountain Pen” represents the 10 years of experience of YSTUDIO. ![]()
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